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Senior Employment Partner – National Law Firm

CRA Legal

Sheffield

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 150,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

A prestigious national law firm in Sheffield is seeking an ambitious Senior Employment Partner to join their team. Offering immediate partnership and a pathway to equity, the role involves developing the Employment practice and advising clients in complex employment law matters. This opportunity emphasizes a strong business development mindset and a collaborative culture in a leading firm.

Benefits

Private medical insurance
Company car or car allowance
Annual bonus scheme
10% pension contribution
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

  • 8+ PQE with a strong background in Employment Law.
  • Proven track record in claimant and respondent work.
  • Experience in managing client relationships at a senior level.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of the Employment practice.
  • Advise on employment law issues and represent clients.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and departmental growth.

Skills

Client Relationship Management
Business Development
Employment Law Expertise

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Role: Senior Employment Partner - National Law Firm (Sheffield HQ)
Salary: £80,000 - £150,000 + Bonus (OTE £200k+)
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working Available)

A prestigious national law firm with its head office in Sheffield is seeking an ambitious and commercially-minded Senior Employment Partner to join its high-performing team. This opportunity offers partnership from day one, with a proven pathway to equity within two years.

The Firm:
This is a well-established, forward-thinking national law firm known for its high-calibre work, collaborative culture and impressive growth trajectory. With a strong footprint across the UK, the firm is now strategically expanding its Employment Law capability at a senior level from its Sheffield base.

The Role:
You will play a key role in leading the development of the Employment practice, handling a varied caseload of both claimant and respondent work, advising a broad client base across the private and public sectors. The successful candidate will bring expertise, drive, and the commercial acumen to grow and shape the offering at both a regional and national level.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise on the full spectrum of employment law issues (contentious and non-contentious)
  • Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings and complex litigation
  • Support business development and lead client relationship initiatives
  • Mentor junior solicitors and support team leadership
  • Contribute to strategic planning and long-term departmental growth

About You:

  • Qualified Solicitor (8+ PQE) with a strong background in Employment Law
  • Proven track record in both claimant and respondent work
  • Experience in managing client relationships at a senior level
  • A strong business development mindset and desire to build a team
  • Ideally with existing following or strong referral network (not essential)

What's on Offer:

  • Partnership from day one
  • Genuine equity pathway within 2 years
  • Competitive salary: £80,000 - £150,000 (DOE)
  • OTE earnings in excess of £200k
  • Private medical insurance
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • 10% pension contribution
  • 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
  • High-quality work and autonomy in a leading national firm


Apply in confidence today or for a confidential chat please contact Rob Addy on 07378 123456

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